Category: ABCHI Blog

Inspectors Care: Proudly Giving Back to Make-A-Wish

ABCHI Members from the New Brunswick region presenting the 2024 Canada donation. We’re excited to be a dedicated national donor supporting Make-A-Wish – the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization – giving back through ABCHI’s Inspectors Care program. Our inspectors are working in local markets every day helping protect among the largest investment Canadians from coast […]

Tips for Maintaining Concrete Surfaces Around Your Home

Concrete is a durable and versatile material commonly used in residential properties for driveways, walkways, patios and foundations. As with most materials, proper maintenance is essential to ensuring its longevity and visual appeal.  Our Top Regular Maintenance Items for Preserving Concrete Clean Concrete Surfaces Regularly Use a mild detergent and water to remove dirt, stains […]

The Ultimate Homebuyer’s Checklist

Here’s how to start your home buying journey. Buying your first home is a huge milestone. Congratulations! There are so many decisions to make along the way – everything from determining what you can comfortably afford to spend to maintaining your home over the years.  In recognition of these important decisions you’ll have to make […]

Home Inspections Mitigate Major Risks, But They Can’t Detect All Minor Issues

Home Inspectors see houses differently. Your home inspector’s focus while examining your property prioritizes major areas, including the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as the roof and foundation, so that a comprehensive report can be provided to highlight big-ticket work that needs to be completed. And although every inspector prides themselves on being […]

Identifying Shut Off Valves And Breakers In Your Home

All homes are equipped with gas and water emergency shut-off valves. They’re an important part of your home’s mechanical system, so it’s important that you know where they’re located and why you may need to use them before you encounter an emergency situation. Main Water Shut-Off Valve Outdoor Hose Bib Shut-Off Valve Humidifier Water Shut-Off Valve Furnace Gas […]

Top 5 Reasons Realtors, Homeowners & Buyers Love A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections

Building a successful home inspection brand involves a multi-faceted approach that includes partnering with the right inspection professionals who continually add value and simplify the lives of homebuyers, homeowners and Realtors. The key to creating any mutually beneficial relationship is to truly form a partnership and ensure a win-win for all parties.  We’re here to […]

Uncovering Common Plumbing Issues in Your Home

A lot can go wrong in your home over the years, so it’s important to be able to understand basic problems that could arise as well as the appropriate professional to remedy the situation. In the case of plumbing issues, it’s helpful to have a trusted plumber to call when there’s a problem – sometimes […]

Identifying Common Electrical Defects in Your Home

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A lot can go wrong in your home over the years, so it’s important to be able to understand basic problems that could arise as well as the appropriate professional to remedy the situation. In the case of electrical defects, it’s helpful to have a trusted electrician to call when you sense something isn’t quite […]